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4D Printing – the extra dimension
For decades, additive manufacturing (AM) has focused on optimising three-dimensional spatial architectures, optimising strength-to-weight ratios … Continued
How Paint is Formulated
A paint batch can look fine in the can and still fail where it matters: … Continued
Best Practices for Formulating with Niacinamide
Why Niacinamide Matters to Formulators Unlike many trend-driven cosmetic actives, niacinamide offers multiple benefits across … Continued
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS ARCHIVE
By RTP Company There are a variety of TPE technologies available offering a wide range of mechanical properties and end-use performance. In may cases, the performance range of different TPE polymers overlap and make specific grade selection uncertain. Knowing how … Continued
The plastics market has numerous methods to assist in identifying incoming materials like the burn and sniff test and density tests. They’re time consuming, not always the most practical, and most end up destroying the sample. These tests also create … Continued
By Protomold – Nobody’s Faster In The Short Run. ® Ejector pins are the “bouncers” of the injection molding world. They apply a force to eject a part from the mold, and in some cases can leave marks. At Protomold, … Continued
By Slide Products, Inc. Purging is a necessary evil for any molder’s existence. Profits are in the molding, not in the time lost purging. Completely removing the old and unwanted resin from the screw and barrel assembly means greater quality … Continued
By RTP Company Associated Article: Understanding TPEs Part 1 | Part 2 A complete description of the application and its function or purpose? What fabrication and assembly processes will be used? If co-extrusion or overmolding process, what substrate material? Is … Continued
